Month: November 2013

‘Drag Warz’ winners crowned

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– Jiwanram, Persaud and Ramchand share spoils Winners of last week Sunday’s Banks DIH/Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club ‘Drag Warz’ received their prizes during a presentation ceremony at the club’s facility, Albert Street and Thomas Lands, on Friday evening. Among the recipients who collected trophies and cash incentives were:  Richard Hamid (Toyota Corolla AE110), who claimed the top spot in the 15-Second Class, and Davendra Ramroop (Nissan Sunny) in the 14s Class. The 13-Second event was won by Kevin Bachan (Toyota Corolla AE100) while Paul Jiwanram held his nerve…

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Kishore makes stunning comeback to clinch title

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– Sukhram remains queen of the fairway By Avenash Ramzan   Eighteen-year-old Avinda Kishore made a stunning comeback on the final day to clinch top honours in the Championship Flight (0-9 handicap) on Sunday when the Digicel Guyana Open golf tournament concluded at the Lusignan Golf Course, East Coast Demerara. The indomitable Christine Sukhram maintained her stranglehold on the Ladies Flight (0-36), landing her eighth consecutive Guyana Open title, while Roy Cummings and Esau Shamshudin won the B Flight (10-18) and C Flight (19-28) respectively. At the end of the…

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A brief history of Prashad Nagar

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It was a wide, flat and abandoned rice field when, in the late 1950s, real estate developer Hari Prashad purchased just over 76 acres put up for sale by then British Guiana conglomerate Bookers, in an area called Bel Air, which was then mainly rice fields owned by Bel Air Estates Ltd. The land, known then as “area H”, was bordered by Bel Voir Court to the north; a reserve between the land and Campbelville to the west, by Sophia to the east, and Cummings Canal to the south. It…

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APNU not rethinking position on Guyana’s money laundering bill

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The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) said it remains firm on its position, not to support the passage of Guyana’s Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (Amendment) Bill. This was disclosed by APNU’s leader David Granger during a media conference last Friday. Granger confirmed that come later this week, his party will not be supporting the amendments to the bill, due to their absence in the entire process and the need for it to be properly done. He said that the coalition has no-confidence in the amendments…

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Laparkan participating in Americas cargo show, conference

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Laparkan Shipping was among hundreds of international logistics providers participating in the Americas Air and Sea Cargo Show and Conference which opened on Wednesday at the Doubletree Hotel and Convention Centre, Miami, U. S. A. Laparkan’s delegation to the show and conference is led by its chairman, Glen Khan and includes Vice Chairman Hussein Haniff and Laparkan Airways Network Manager John Green. Laparkan also has a booth at the exhibition. Prior to the opening, Khan had described the conference as “an important forum for the cargo industry as it provides…

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Inaugural ‘Leguan Nite’ slated for November 9

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Over the years, the Tourism Ministry has been placing a lot of emphasis on domestic tourism, and in this regard, it has implemented several initiatives such as the ‘Wakenaam Nite’, ‘Essequibo Nite’, and several expos. In expanding on the ‘Nite’ initiative, the ministry last week launched the ‘Leguan Nite’, to allow individuals to visit and explore the island and see what it has to offer. At the ceremony at the Tourism Ministry’s South Road Office, Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), Indranauth Haralsingh said the event, which is expected…

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How cold temperatures affect the ears

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By Tisha Boston   We are now in the Fall season and this presents challenges for our ears. The ear is responsible for hearing and balance; it is a vital organ in communicating. The ear is very sensitive when it comes to lower temperatures because it has no protective fat tissue and thus, cools down very quickly. Exposure to cold temperatures allows for less blood circulation in the ear, causing the nerves in the ear canal to react strongly and painfully. During cold conditions, water in the ears can cause…

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Evaluating New York’s new Health Insurance Exchange website

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By Richard Kistnen, Esq.   For much of the past several weeks, there has been news coverage of problems associated with the rollout and implementation of the Affordable Care Act, otherwise referred to as “ObamaCare.”  Generally speaking, the law provides that uninsured individuals will be assessed a penalty when filing their tax returns.  (Currently, orders are being issued to extend the deadline by which an individual has to obtain health insurance to avoid the tax penalty.)  The heart of the program is the implementation of an “online marketplace” in which…

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‘Ole Man Pappie’ receives esteem, recognition in NY

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Guyanese artist, puppeteer and arts lecturer Michael Khan, also known as ‘Ole Man Pappie’, was recently awarded notable certificates by the Guyana Cultural Association and the state of New York for his significant contribution in preserving Guyana’s cultural heritage. In an interview with  Guyana Times Sunday Magazine, the artist noted that the Guyana Cultural Association Folk Festival Award (GCA) ceremony, is an annual event in Brooklyn, NY, on Aug 28, 2013, presented awards acknowledging individuals for their work in preserving and promoting Guyanese culture and heritage. The award Khan received…

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The Reepu Daman Persaud Foundation

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The late Pandit Reepu Daman Persaud always emphasized the importance of children and young people pursuing education to the highest levels. Through the Reepu Daman Persaud Foundation, the pandit’s goal of aiding deserving students to help them realize their full potential is being achieved. Pandit Persaud, who was also a politician, guru to many; president and founder of the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha and one who served for 41 years as a parliamentarian, made no distinction between boys and girls. It was his belief that all young people need to…

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